MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi against MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi and MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 are level on spec score.
- The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi is the better buy: 34.9 points per $100 against 30.9.
Head to head
| Measure | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 80 | 80 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 34.9 | 30.9 | 13%left |
| Typical price | $229 | $259 | $30left |
| Memory ceiling | 8200 MT/s | 7800 MT/s | 5%left |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 | 33%right |
| PCIe generation | 5 | 5 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi | MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | B850 | Z790 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory ceiling | 8200 MT/s | 7800 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 3 | 4 |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $229 | $259 |